Cardiac Rehabilitation and Frailty Physical Training Program in Elderly Patients After Open Heart Surgery

Launched by VITALIJA STONKUVIENĖ · Apr 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special exercise program designed for elderly patients who have recently had open heart surgery, particularly those who may be feeling weak or frail. The goal is to see how interactive physical therapy tools can help improve patients' ability to move, reduce their fear of falling, boost their motivation, and enhance their overall quality of life during the rehabilitation process.

To participate in this study, patients need to be at least 65 years old, have undergone open heart surgery, and show signs of frailty. They should be able to walk at least 150 meters without needing a mobility aid. If patients agree to join, they can expect to take part in guided physical activities tailored to help them recover and regain strength. However, those with certain health conditions that could interfere with their ability to exercise safely will not be included in the study. This trial is currently looking for participants, so it's a great opportunity for eligible patients to benefit from a structured rehabilitation program.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient's agreement to participate in the study,
• • Age 65 years and older,
• • Patients admitted to CR after open heart surgery,
• • Patients with frailty (Edmonton frailty scale ≥4)
• • 6-minute walk distance (6-MWD) ≥150 meters and walking without mobility aid.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient's disagreement to participate in the study
• • Exercise-limiting comorbidities (primarily orthopedic and neurological conditions that would exclude individuals from participating in cardiac rehabilitation according to study protocol), cognitive, vision, linguistic deficits, chronic heart failure Class IV, anemia, wound healing disturbance or other various acute conditions that may limit active participation in physical therapy programs.